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Hantsmoths
The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Photo © Roy Leverton
Black Mountain Moth
Psodos coracina
Checklist Number
70.289 [B&F: 1965]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
Family:
Geometridae
Subfamily:
Ennominae
Genus:
Psodos
Species:
coracina
Authority:
(Esper, 1805)
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Introduction
Nationally scarce (Na) in mountains and high moorland, in the central Scottish Highlands. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Unmistakable. Wingspan 21-28 mm. Larva feeds on Crowberry.
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